Intellectual Property

Umberg/Zipser LLP advises clients on the protection, management, and commercialization of intellectual property across a range of industries. Its integrated practice spans patent and trademark prosecution, IP strategy, transactions, and litigation, enabling clients to address IP issues at every stage of the business lifecycle.

The firm handles patent and trademark prosecution, portfolio development, freedom-to-operate and clearance analyses, and strategic IP counseling. It also advises on IP licensing, technology transactions, and commercialization, and represents clients in disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, as well as related business conflicts involving IP assets.

Clients include emerging companies, established businesses, and individual innovators across technology, life sciences, and consumer products. The firm regularly supports clients with growing portfolios and those seeking to commercialize or enforce their rights.

Recent work includes advising on portfolio development aligned with business objectives; representing clients in IP disputes; negotiating licensing and technology agreements; and providing ongoing counseling on protection, enforcement, and risk management.

The firm has particular strength in prosecution, portfolio strategy, licensing and commercialization, and IP disputes, with a focus on aligning legal strategies with broader business goals.